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Designer talks about love of art
Jun. 21, 20180261 By Page H. Gifford, Correspondent Speaking with designer and artist Jane Skafte, one immediately sees the love and the passion she has for her art. Her devotion shows not only in how she speaks about her work, its meaning, and its process, but also in the joy it has given her throughout her life. In her teens, Skafte knew that art...
Member-guest tournament comes off “without a hitch”
Jun. 21, 20180144 By Duncan Nixon, Correspondent Thirty two-man teams teed off Saturday and Sunday (June 9-10) at the Lake Monticello Golf Course in the annual men’s member-guest tournament. The teams are divided into five flights of six teams each. After two days of tense competition, the top team from each flight qualifies for a shoot-out to...
Sharks swim strong at season opener
Jun. 21, 20180132 Contributed by Karen Miller The Sharks of the Lake Monticello Swim Team (LMST) were back in action for the first home opening swim meet of the season. On June 13 the Sharks participated in an unscored meet against the Fluvanna Aquatics Sports Team (FAST). The Sharks had a strong showing and did extremely well during the meet. “We...
Makos set individual records in swim meet
Jun. 21, 20180278 Submitted by Amy Williams The Jefferson Swim League kicked off a summer of swimming Wednesday (June 13) with a meet between the Fluvanna Aquatic Sports Team (FAST) Makos and the Lake Monticello Swim Team (LMST) Sharks. Many of the FAST swimmers were away this week, forcing the team to seat swimmers in just 40 of the 63 races....
Sandra Austin
Jun. 21, 20180288 Sandra “Sandy” Austin lived a life overflowing in appreciation of art, animals, cookies, beaches, cosmopolitans, friends, family, music and travel. Coming out of her mother’s womb on June 28, 1941, Sandra felt the Michigan cold air and knew that instant she would be moving south as soon as life would allow. A natural artist, she...
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New FSPCA manager takes on challenge
Jun. 14, 20180313 By Heather Michon, Correspondent When Jessy Shifflett was looking at possible careers, she thought veterinary technician might be a good option. “I always wanted to work for animals.” But because she loves animals, she decided to go to work for the Fluvanna SPCA. Vet techs provide an important service, “but you don’t get to...